Laser Displacement Sensors
KEYENCE's laser displacement sensors enable non-contact measurement of a target's height, position, or distance. By pairing multiple sensors, measurements such as thickness and width can also be performed. High-accuracy displacement sensors can be grouped into two categories: confocal and laser triangulation. Both provide accurate, reliable solutions for non-contact measurement, but depending on the application one type may offer an advantage over the other.
High Precision Measurement (Reflective Distance Sensors)
Defining a new standard in laser displacement, this ultra-compact sensor can be installed almost anywhere. Confocal measurement simplifies mounting requirements and enables stable measurement of any surface or shape.
This sensor utilises laser triangulation to balance best-in-class speed and accuracy to provide excellent performance for a wide range of applications.
6 sensor-heads are available with the newly-developed algorithm and 2 types of optical systems.
Reflective Distance Sensors
IX Series image-based laser sensors can measure height anywhere within the area. Camera-based image recognition allows the laser to detect the height of the target point even when workpieces are not perfectly aligned on the production line. The height of where the laser hits the target will vary if the target is tilted or if the target itself is different, but the IX Series can identify the difference in height against the reference. For example, in a parts assembly line, a single IX Series unit can not only check for the presence of parts, but also perform seating checks and other height-based inspections. Thanks to its ability to detect height differences, the IX Series is also free from false detections and errors in the presence of glare from glossy surfaces of metal parts or when the detection target point has the same colour as the background, offering stable automatic inline differentiation.
Introducing a new high-performance head for the IL Series Stable performance for the most demanding detection